CVE-2026-87741
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Deserialization Flaw in ConvertPlus WordPress Plugin

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-87741, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-28

Last updated on: 2026-09-28

Assigner: Wordfence

Description

The ConvertPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.3 via the style parameter of the cp_display_preview_modal AJAX action. The vulnerability exists because the action's nonce guard is gated behind an isset() check and fails open when the cp_admin_page_nonce parameter is omitted entirely, no capability check is performed on the callback, and sanitize_text_field() β€” applied to the $style value before it is concatenated directly into a shortcode string evaluated by do_shortcode() β€” does not strip shortcode delimiters, allowing an attacker to inject a second, fully attacker-controlled [smile_modal] invocation that causes smile_modal_popup() to pass attacker-supplied base64-decoded bytes to maybe_unserialize() with no allowed_classes restriction. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.

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Published
2026-09-28
Last Modified
2026-09-28
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-28
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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Vendor Product Version / Range
convertplus convertplus to 3.6.3 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

The ConvertPlus WordPress plugin has a vulnerability in versions up to 3.6.3 where the style parameter in the cp_display_preview_modal AJAX action is unsafe. The plugin fails to properly validate a nonce, perform capability checks, or sanitize input, allowing attackers with Subscriber-level access to inject a PHP object via deserialization. This requires a separate plugin with a POP chain to achieve code execution or data theft.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress sites for the ConvertPlus plugin version 3.6.3 or lower. Look for suspicious AJAX calls to cp_display_preview_modal with missing cp_admin_page_nonce. Review server logs for unexpected base64-decoded data passed to unserialize functions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to delete files, steal sensitive data, or execute code on your WordPress site. However, this requires another installed plugin with a POP chain, as the ConvertPlus vulnerability alone cannot perform these actions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA if exploited. Unauthorized code execution may lead to unauthorized access or exposure of personal data, violating GDPR principles. For HIPAA, if the system handles protected health information, the vulnerability could enable data breaches, compromising confidentiality requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Update ConvertPlus plugin to the latest version. Remove or disable the plugin if updates are unavailable. Implement strict input validation for AJAX parameters. Restrict Subscriber-level access to prevent exploitation.

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